Phony Pho Chicken Broth Bowls
A quick, 30 minute shortcut to your favorite Vietnamese noodle soup! Fragrant chicken broth is infused with ginger, star anise, and chili, then served with rice noodles, shredded chicken, and all the classic garnishes.
Ingredients
- 6-8 cups chicken broth use high quality for best flavor
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 3 cloves garlic minced (optional)
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon star anise or ½ tsp Chinese five spice powder
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten free
- ½ cup shredded carrot
- 4 green onions diced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2-3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or poached chicken
- 8 ounces dried rice noodles
For Garnish (choose your favorites):
- Fresh lime wedges
- Fresh jalapeño slices
- Fresh cilantro or Thai basil leaves
- Sriracha sauce
- Bean sprouts
Instructions
- Simmer Broth: In a large pot, combine chicken broth, ginger, garlic, chili garlic sauce, star anise, soy sauce, shredded carrot, and green onions. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium high heat, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook Noodles: Meanwhile, cook rice noodles according to package directions in salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- Add Chicken: Add shredded chicken to the simmering broth. Cook for 5-10 more minutes, until chicken is heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or soy sauce if needed.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide cooked noodles among serving bowls. Ladle hot broth and chicken over the noodles.
- Garnish & Serve: Serve immediately with lime wedges, jalapeño, cilantro, Sriracha, and bean sprouts on the side for everyone to customize their own bowl.
Notes
- Make it Vegan: Use vegetable broth and substitute chicken with baked tofu or chickpeas.
- Gluten Free: Use tamari or certified gluten free soy sauce.
- Storage: Store broth and chicken separately from noodles. Broth keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freezer for up to 3 months.
- Spice Level: Adjust the chili garlic sauce to your preference. Let everyone add their own heat with Sriracha and jalapeños at the table.